Battle of the Bulge

A battle-hardened American sergeant who leads his crew on reconnaissance and survival missions. He is pragmatic, fearless, and capable of improvising under pressure, with a personal connection to Louise that colors his choices.

A cautious Allied general who doubts warning signs of a German offensive. He embodies institutional skepticism, weighing warnings against the need for sustained, orderly command.

An experienced officer whose unit is overwhelmed; he maintains resolve and morale even as his command is toppled by the German assault.

The executive officer who navigates the chain of command under pressure, often clashing with Kiley over the feasibility of reconnaissance findings.

A determined reconnaissance officer who pursues enemy movements despite resistance from superiors, showing persistence and courage even after being wounded.

German commander of a brigade of King Tiger tanks; ruthless and strategic, he seeks to break Allied will and seize critical fuel and fuel depots.

Leader of the disguised German MPs behind American lines; cunning and relentless in his mission to sabotage supply routes and capture assets.

Hessler's orderly, a pragmatic voice inside the German camp who grows weary of war's toll and ultimately seeks to transfer away from the front.

A Belgian partner in crime and love interest of Guffy; she is resourceful and closely woven into the frontline illicit economy before she perishes in shelling.

A frontline sergeant who commands troops amid chaotic maneuvers and the deadly pressures of Malmedy and the Ardennes campaign.

A young lieutenant who fights with grit and persistence, escaping dangerous situations and taking part in the defense of the fuel depot.